Have you ever seen a cat ooze? That's right, ooze. Smoky, my puppy kitten, was lying on the coffee table and suddenly decided to Ooooze onto the floor. more

We arrogantly imagine that we possess the cat.  The cat, purring all the while, knows the truth of the matter, that in reality, we belong to him. While a cat appears to be sleeping it is observing everything in its environment. more

Yes, bad things happen to good people; and they even happen to folks like you and me. How else do you explain a toothache, a hangnail, a splinter under a fingernail, or an exciting and most stimulating case of... more

The Rally for Reform is in solidarity with actions, rallies, and marches scheduled for that day all around the country for International Workers’ Day. more

It has been my distinct privilege to see some strange and wonderful things in my lifetime of wandering in the forests and streams of our land.  I have fallen out of trees, had fish hooks … more

There are some folks that look upon lying the same way they do levity. But when we hear a tall tale, we know it. So what makes the difference? more

Exploring the theme of “real hope” resonates with many who feel hopeless in the face of relentlessly bad news and mounting problems. more

The couple owned this bag of bones mule that was getting a little long in the tooth... having seen its better days sometime in the previous millennium. more

I write because every life and outlook is unique.  No two people ever look at the same experience, the same valley, the same mountain, in the same way.  more

Sousa-Lazaballet’s visionary and collaborative leadership, along with his life's passion for racial, social, and gender justice, will help further advance Hope's mission as it celebrates 50 years of serving and empowering Central Florida’s hard-working immigrants and families. more